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11/13/2013

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A couple of weeks ago I had a hankering for some of Mom’s Chili. It was something she would make in colder weather for a hearty Sunday meals, Super bowl or when we had the occasional guest come over to eat. I always enjoyed it because it was like baked potato bar at school. She would make a basic chili and let us dress it however we wished. Chopped onions, shredded cheese, black olives etc. Sometimes she would make a pork chili with green chilies as an alternative. No really one of my favorites, I liked to red kind best.  I was telling Heather my sister how much I wanted some of Mom’s chili. Heather apparently doesn’t have much of a memory of this so called chili and couldn’t remember eating it as a kid. She probably blocked it out of her memory since onions were involved. Since I didn’t know how to make it I called her up and got the usual response. “Well, I don’t really have a recipe, I just kinda throw something together in a pot.” MOM! HOW CAN I REPLICATE YOUR COOKING IF YOU DON’T USE A RECIPE! Oh Man!  She gave me a list of common ingredients she uses but it can change depending of what she has on hand. I made this chili Saturday night during the frenzy. It doesn’t taste like Mom’s chili but it’s close enough. Next time I go home I will have to stalk Mom in the kitchen and watch her make it while taking serious notes.

Mom’s Chili

1 Onion-chopped

2 lbs. Ground Beef

Big Can of Red Enchilada Sauce (28 oz.)

Can of Refried Beans

Chopped Green Chilies

½ Beer

Chili Seasoning Packet or a mixture of Chili Powder, Cumin, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder

Sauté onion and ground beef over medium heat. You can drain the fat off or use Mom’s preferred method: Crank up the heat for a few minutes until the fat evaporates. Add the rest of the ingredients till the desired consistency is met, let simmer to let flavors meld.

In the future I would maybe add some kidney beans, try ground turkey or add some pickled jalapeno slices.

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    I am an aquarius who likes long walks on the beach and the flicker of candle light.  If you haven't noticed yet, Just kidding! I'm a Vermonter who has left my beautiful home state in search of adventure. This blog contains all of my favorite things, mostly food so that my family back home can keep tabs on me. Mom & Dad I'm still alive!!!! Side note: I am terrible at spelling and grammar. There are bound to be typos all over this blog. It's like Where's Waldo. If you look hard enough you will find an error. 

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